SIT735 - Communications Network Security
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Assumed knowledge: | Computer networks |
| Prerequisite: | From 2021: SIT716 For students enrolled in S778, S779: Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour face-to-face workshop per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online) | 1 x 1 hour online seminar per fortnight. |
| Note: | The Cloud Campus offering of this unit uses the FutureLearn online learning platform. Learn more about studying through FutureLearn. |
Content
SIT735 provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical training in information security for application in communication networks. Students will explore concepts and issues pertaining to network security, and examine methods and technologies for securing communications systems using network security standards. Students will assess threat models and vulnerabilities of communication networks and their corresponding defence mechanisms.
Unit Fee Information
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